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Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Florida State Parks

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 15:00 CST

BOTHELL, Wash., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardiac Science Corporation , a global leader in advanced cardiac monitoring and external defibrillation products, announced today that it has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deploy Cardiac Science's Powerheart Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the Florida State Park system.

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The Florida DEP will install 90 Powerheart AEDs in parks throughout the state. Florida state parks cover 725,000 acres and host more than 18 million visitors each year. Parks to receive AEDs include Lovers Key State Park in Lee County, St. Andrews State Park in Bay County and Cape Florida State Park in Miami-Dade County.

"Visitor safety is always a top priority at Florida's State Parks," said Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Colleen M. Castille. "By installing life-saving Powerheart defibrillators and training our park system staff to use them in an appropriate emergency, we strengthen our ability to be responsible stewards of our guest's safety, as well as of our natural resources."

"The Florida DEP has performed a responsible and compassionate service for its visitors by placing Powerheart AEDs in its parks," said Garry Norris, vice president of marketing. "According to the American Heart Association, it is estimated that more than 95 percent of victims succumb to sudden cardiac arrest before making it to the hospital. It has been shown that with readily available defibrillation, survival rates can increase up to 49 percent. Because sudden cardiac arrest often occurs without warning, and the likelihood of survival diminishes with every minute, having an AED close at hand can mean the difference between life and death. It is important to outfit our nation's parkland and other public places with AEDs and we believe that the highly durable, reliable, and easy-to-use Powerheart AEDs are particularly well- suited for use in these open, rugged spaces."

In addition to the Florida State park deployment, Powerheart AEDs create Heartsafe Environments on state and national parklands across the county.

About Powerheart

Powerheart brand automated external defibrillators provide reliable, safe, and easy to use cardiac monitoring and defibrillation technology. Powerheart AEDs feature RHYTHMx(TM) software which detects abnormal heart rhythms, determines whether they are life-threatening, and only delivers a shock when needed. Powerheart AEDs also feature the patented RescueReady(R) technology, which automatically tests the device on a frequent basis to ensure continued functionality. Powerheart's STAR(R) Biphasic Waveform Technology provides levels of escalating energy customized to the patient. Powerheart AEDs are used by hospitals, police and fire departments, as well as many public access facilities including major corporations, public agencies, airlines and airports, arenas, schools, hotels, casinos and consumers. For more information about Powerheart, go to http://www.powerheart.com/.

About Florida Parks

The first two-time Gold Medal winner honoring the nation's best state park service, Florida's state park system is one of the largest in the country with 159 parks spanning more than 725,000 acres and 100 miles of sandy white beach. From swimming and diving in Florida's rivers and springs to birding and fishing or hiking and riding on natural scenic trails, Florida's state parks offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages. Battle reenactments and Native American festivals celebrate Florida's unique history, while art shows, museums and lighthouses offer a window into Florida's cultural heritage. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/.

About Cardiac Science Corporation

Cardiac Science is truly at the heart of saving lives. The Company develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, including AEDs, electrocardiographs, stress test systems, Holter monitoring systems, hospital defibrillators, cardiac rehabilitation telemetry systems, patient monitor - defibrillators and cardiology data management systems. Cardiac Science also sells a variety of related products and consumables, and provides a comprehensive portfolio of training, maintenance and support services. The Company is the successor to various entities that have owned and operated cardiology-related businesses that sold products under the trusted brand names Burdick(R), Powerheart(R), and Quinton(R). Cardiac Science is headquartered in Bothell, WA, and also has operations in Lake Forest, California; Deerfield, Wisconsin; Shanghai, China and Manchester, United Kingdom.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe,""expect,""intend," anticipate," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. Forward looking statements in this press release include those that infer or imply that our AED products will be successful in the marketplace, and will facilitate increased sales of our other products, resulting in increasing revenues and profits. These are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may vary significantly from the results expressed or implied in such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such varying results and other risks are more fully described in the 10-k filed by Cardiac Science Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2005. Cardiac Science Corporation undertakes no duty or obligation to update the information provided herein.

Company Contact: Mike Matysik Cardiac Science Corporation Sr. Vice President and CFO 425-402-2009 Investor Contact: EVC Group, Inc. Douglas Sherk/Jenifer Kirtland 415-896-6820 Media Contact: EVC Group, Inc. Jen Saunders 917-514-6512

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Cardiac Science Corporation

CONTACT: Mike Matysik, Sr. Vice President and CFO of Cardiac ScienceCorporation, +1-425-402-2009; or investors, Douglas Sherk or Jenifer Kirtland,both at +1-415-896-6820, or media, Jen Saunders, +1-917-514-6512, all of EVCGroup, Inc. for Cardiac Science Corporation

Web site: http://www.cardiacscience.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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